Blackfeather Woods Because I'm a toy, toy

She eventually had to lay down, the weight of her nearly born pups pulling hard on her body. She was full of aches and pains like this, especially in winter. But she was far from the Keep now, away from the herbs that could help her, she was in no position to wear herself out. The witch laid on her side, her rounded stomach and full teats exposed to Xan; she was in no position to be ashamed.

He was not returning, which was unfortunate, but not surprising. It would be nice to know that they had enough wolves to support the new pups. But it could not be helped. Cicero's actions prevented Xan from ever returning to Blackfeather Woods. 

I doubt it, She responded, looking down at her stomach as she felt one of them move towards Xan. He was too young to be potent.